John "Ryan" Banta
Ryan Banta is a Hydrologic Studies Chief for the Colorado Water Science Center, leading a team of multidisciplinary scientists studying water related topics.
Dr. Banta’s interests are based in the earth sciences. He received a bachelor’s degree from University of California, Davis majoring in Soil and Water Science with an Environmental Toxicology minor. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. in Hydrology from the University of Nevada, Reno. His graduate and postdoctoral research focused on interdisciplinary approaches to investigate high resolution trace element ice core records from Greenland and Antarctica. Ryan currently works with the U.S. Geological Survey as a Hydrologic Studies Chief at the Colorado Water Science Center where he leads a dynamic team to meet the science goals of local, state, and federal partners on topics related to water quality, water quantity, and hydrologic processes.
Education and Certifications
Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno, Hydrology
M.S., University of Nevada, Reno, Hydrology
B.S., University of California, Davis, Soil and Water Science
minor, Environmental Toxicology
Science and Products
Streamflow gain and loss and water quality in the upper Nueces River Basin, south-central Texas, 2008-10
Effects of brush management on the hydrologic budget and water quality in and adjacent to Honey Creek State Natural Area, Comal County, Texas, 2001--10
Hydrologic and water-quality data at Government Canyon State Natural Area, Bexar County, Texas, 2002-10
Effects of brush management on the hydrologic budget and water quality in and adjacent to Honey Creek State Natural Area, Comal County, Texas, 2001-10
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
Science and Products
Streamflow gain and loss and water quality in the upper Nueces River Basin, south-central Texas, 2008-10
Effects of brush management on the hydrologic budget and water quality in and adjacent to Honey Creek State Natural Area, Comal County, Texas, 2001--10
Hydrologic and water-quality data at Government Canyon State Natural Area, Bexar County, Texas, 2002-10
Effects of brush management on the hydrologic budget and water quality in and adjacent to Honey Creek State Natural Area, Comal County, Texas, 2001-10
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.